Scott Holcomb's photos with the keyword: Kowa 1:2.8/85mm lens

Many know the colorful houseboat communities of Sausalito. Less known is the Mission Creek Harbor houseboat community of San Francisco. Located below a towering concrete freeway structure a tiny row of houseboats line Mission Creek Harbor. Next to the shoreline access is a narrow green zone and parking area. This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a Kowa 1:2.8/85mm lens and Zenza Bronica 67mm SY44•2C(Y1) filter using Kodak TRI-X 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

The original de Young Museum building dating back to 1894 was replaced due to damage from the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake and opened to the public in 2005. This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a Kowa 1:2.8/85mm lens and Zenza Bronica 67mm SY48•2C(Y2) filter using Rollei RPX 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Yes, there is a small houseboat community in San Francisco. This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a Kowa 1:2.8/85mm lens and Zenza Bronica 67mm SY44•2C(Y1) filter using Kodak TRI-X 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

My love of travel has taken on a new twist with the discovery of an active wormhole. Through the use of a magnetron control device a portal window opens allowing one to step into an anteroom. There, a panel is available to select a destination and time period. The journey is a blur of light and color, not unlike a psychedelic trip common in this town in the 1960s. Unfortunately, there is no travel insurance for this type of journey due to the many unforeseen risks. See you on the other side! This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a Kowa 1:2.8/85mm lens and Kowa L39•3C(UV) ø67 filter using Kodak Portra 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Chase Center is a sports and performing arts venue in San Francisco. This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a Kowa 1:2.8/85mm lens and Kowa L39•3C(UV) ø67 filter using Kodak Portra 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

The Flying Scotsman visits Kings Cross Station on it’s 100th birthday. This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a Kowa 1:2.8/85mm lens and Kowa L39•3C(UV) ø67 filter using Kodak Portra 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

The Flying Scotsman spent several days transporting passengers in honor of it’s centenary. This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a Kowa 1:2.8/85mm lens and Kowa L39•3C(UV) ø67 filter using Kodak Portra 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Be alert! Dragons lurk! This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera with a Kowa 1:2.8/85mm lens and Kowa L1A ø67 filter using Fuji 160NS film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

If only one could tell real news from fake news as one can tell mushrooms from toadstools. This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera and KOWA 1:2.8/85 lens mounted on a T/3 extension tube using Kodak Ektar 100 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

The Pierce Ranch dates back to the 1850's and supplied the boom town to the south, San Francisco, with dairy products and beef. This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:2.8/85mm lens and Kowa Y2 ø67 filter using Adox CHS 25 film, scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

“Where is everyone?”, I ask, as I see abandoned streets and shuttered businesses. Well, at least this lucky dog has caught a fine catfish, a perfect activity while idle. This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera and a Kowa 1:2.8/85mm lens with a Kowa L1A ø67 filter using Fuji Reala 100 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Some residents just can’t help themselves in times of stress. They hoard essential items, stashing them in their homes as if preparing for an apocalypse. Yes, this piggish behavior of hogging everything on the store shelves is not only unnecessary, but it is a selfish act against the community. This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera and a Kowa 1:2.8/85mm lens with a Kowa L1A ø67 filter using Fuji Reala 100 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Daisy the Cow looks troubled from the back of the farm transport. She has correctly concluded that this is not a holiday trip. This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera and a Kowa 1:2.8/85mm lens with a Zenza Bronica 67mm SY44•2C(Y1) filter using Ilford Delta 100 Pro film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Lately, I feel like I am in a surreal movie complete with a wicked witch trying to find me. I must shelter in place to hide from her evil spell. This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera and a Kowa 1:2.8/85mm lens with a Zenza Bronica 67mm SY44•2C(Y1) filter using Ilford Delta 100 Pro film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Tour de France Bulldog Vespa Category With sports events in question due to the global pandemic, one of the rising stars in the French bulldog category is worried, but still in training. This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera and a Kowa 1:2.8/85mm lens with a Zenza Bronica 67mm SY44•2C(Y1) filter using Ilford Delta 100 Pro film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Prince Anura has kindly granted me an audience in his garden courtyard. This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera and a Kowa 1:2.8/85mm lens with a Kowa L1A ø67 filter using Fuji Reala 100 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.